81% of buyers say they can better visualize themselves living in a home if it’s staged. These homes also sell four times faster than unstaged or vacant homes, so needless to say, staging is important. Today, I’ll be sharing six simple ways you can prepare and stage your home for showing.1. Declutter. Get rid of non-essential items, such as things on tables and counters. Store, pack up, or throw out these items so potential buyers will see a home free of clutter.2. Depersonalize. Take down family photos, mementos, and knick-knacks. Buyers want a blank slate they can see themselves in and these personal effects can be distracting.3. Deep clean. Though you may have a weekly cleaning routine, selling a home means you want to pay some extra attention to the places you normally don’t. These neglected areas include lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, shower tiles, and similar things. Carpets and flooring should also not be overlooked.4. Rearrange furniture. You’ve probably lived in your home with a preferred furniture setup, but removing some unessential pieces of your collection may help rooms open up. You want your home to seem spacious to buyers, and more furniture means less room.5. Tips for kitchens and bedrooms. For the kitchen, clean each countertop and cabinet as well as remove unneeded appliances—you don’t want more than three on your counter (even fewer if you have a small kitchen). For bedrooms, follow the previous tips with a focus on decluttering. Keep a nice comforter on your bed, adorn it with fluffy pillows, and make it look inviting overall. Because we spend a lot of time in our rooms, buyers will be impressed by one that looks great.

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6. Curb appeal. Make sure your yard is clean and that driveways and sidewalks are swept. Clear anything that has piled up and remove snow when it falls. People even drive by homes before scheduling showings, so you want to make a good impression.If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Madden Real Estate is a unique concept for the Alaska real estate market. The first of its kind in Alaska, Madden Real Estate (MRE) is a locally owned, team-centric real estate firm specializing in residential, commercial real estate sales and exceptional client service. For the past four years, Madden Real Estate has been ranked as one of the top 50 teams in the U.S. according to the Wall Street Journal.

What our clients have to say

"Our beautiful new home had gone unsold after months on the market with another real estate firm. We turned to The Madden Team, and they enthusiastically showed us what they could do to help us connect with buyers. Within a matter of weeks, a happy new homeowner was moving in!!! We were so pleased with the whole process and can't wait to work with the Madden Team again soon!"

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"The Madden Team went over and above what I expected from an agent. I was offered a new position with my company and needed to sell as soon as possible, to close on another home. They immediately started the process and got the house listed and helped with setting it up to show. Within 2 weeks we had a full offer and the process went as smooth as expected. The team went far beyond expectations and helped with inspections and setting up appointments for some minor repairs. If you want expert help in purchasing or selling a home contact The Madden Team."

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Laura -"First of all, they sold my house very quickly at a fair price. They did all the legwork so I really was able to go to work and focus on what I needed to focus on in my life. They helped me buy a new house and they managed to coordinate both the sale and the purchase of my new house all on the same day. On one occasion Greg Merdes came out at 26 below zero to find the waste vents for our septic system because my husband was unable to do it. And so Greg borrowed his equipment from someone, came out, dug around, and found the waste vents and marked them on his own time and on a Sunday at 26 below zero. He did not have to do that."